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Braiding Sweetgrass

Indigenous wisdom, scientific knowledge, and the teachings of plants

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This page will be used to provide discussion questions and journaling prompts for deeper engagement with Robin Wall Kimmerer's book Braiding Sweetgrass. Follow along weekly and contribute as you wish!

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Braiding Sweetgrass: pp.205-302 (May 4 - 7)

Discussion Questions Below: The significance of braiding plaits of sweetgrass into three strands is symbolic of the philosophy and...

Picking Sweetgrass: pp. 121-204 (April 28-May 1)

The reciprocity theme continues in this section with an emphasis upon the gifts the land provides, finding our unique gifts to give in...

Tending Sweetgrass: pp. 64-117 (Apr. 23-27)

Respond your thoughts to any of the following questions in the comments or journal about them on your own: Through illustrative,...

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PLANTING SWEETGRASS Monday April 20 – Skywoman Falling, The Council of Pecans Tuesday April 21 – The Gift of Strawberries, An Offering...

Planting Sweetgrass: pp. 3-59 (Apr. 20-22)

Respond your thoughts to any of the following questions in the comments or journal about them on your own: The themes of reciprocity, the...

Beginning Braiding Sweetgrass

An Overview: What is sweetgrass – Hierochloe odorata – wiingaashk? Robin Wall Kimmerer, “a mother, scientist, decorated professor, and...

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